At lunch time Lucinda
Went down to the kitchen
To make for herself a wee snack,
But when she got there
The fridge it was bare
And the outlook for lunch it was black.
There was nothing in view
but a carrot or two
She said ‘I’d better think fast.’
With nothing to eat
Neither savoury or sweet
My health it is sure not to last.
So off to the hedge
she went with her knife
To see just what could be found.
Of nettle and Jack*
There sure was no lack
And ground elder growing all around.
From the garden she got
Some lovage for the pot
Then oregano, marjoram and chives.
‘Well this little bounty
On which I was counting
Will be sure to keep me alive.’
She cooked it all up
In a big iron pan
With the half a potato not green,
And when it was done
She said ‘oh what fun’
It’s the best lunch that ever I’ve seen.
* Jack by the hedge.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Oh my goodness! What a cute little poem and a scrumptious lunch!! lol! Big hugs and much love to you dear one! xoxoxox
Thanks Leslie! Lots of love xxxx
’twas quick and fast
but was such a wonderful mass
of greens for lunch
I wish I was
able to enjoy even just a munch!
Oh ’twas fun
to read your poem!
Wonderful.
What a delightful and sweet litle adventure in your poem. I love it! Your writing is always one of my favorite reminders of what matters most here and now. Thank You!
Thank you, that is very lovely to read.
You are an inspiration Lucinda, you really are. If only more people would source some of their produce from the hedgerows…….can you imagine how much healthier the nation would be.
Love your poem……..such fun, made me smile.
Lunch looks pretty as well as appetising
I think the wet weather was starting to drive me a bit loopy! Hasn’t it been lovely to have a ray of sunshine today.
I definitely agree that people would be a lot healthier with the inclusion of some wild greens in their diet, and they would appreciate their wild plants so much more and not poison them so the earth and wildlife would be healthier too.
Heartease make all food look beautiful, they are one of my favourite flowers.
xx
Your poem has brought a smile and cheer to my morning!
Its good when the cupboard is bare, our creativity and the abundance of whats ‘on the doorstep’ takes over.
Your lunch looks wholesome and a pretty picture too. I may just have to get outside whilst there is a break in the rainfall to gather some greens myself.
Thankyou for the inspiration,
Susan x x
Yes they say necessity is the mother of invention don’t they!
Hope you had chance to get outside in the sunshine today.
xx
Lovely
Thanks Joe, maybe I will bring some to Wakehurst with me!
aw that just instantly cheered me up lovely!
xxx
Hooray and thank you for stopping by! xxxx
Oh I just love it!! It’s the best lunch I’ve ever seen too
So lovely, makes me want to tuck in…our foraging forays have been quite adventuresome of late…taking advantage of flourishing wild woods around us. http://angelwingsandherbtea.blogspot.com/2012/05/11/squirrel-and-lime-leaf-sandwiches/
Hi Henrietta,
I am a veggie so wasn’t sure whether to take your advice and stop reading after the first sentence! I am sure you will write about it sensitively though so I may return and read through it in a bit. Lime leaves I can definitely get down with, so delicious in a sarnie.
I love it! See sending yourself mad with study has it’s positives! xxx
Indeed, I have long hoped my madness would lead to genius but have so far been disappointed. xxx
Dear Lucinda,
Quite lovely (the poem and the picture), and you’ve made my mouth water at bedtime (I know what I’ll be dreaming of tonight).
Many green blessings to you this weekend!
Love,
Marqueta
Thanks Marqueta, I hope you had delightful green dreams.
xx
Hi Lucinda, thank you for the beautiful cards you send me, love them
Your lunch seems to me a delicious thick soup. I like the poem also.
With love, big hugs XXXX
Rita
Sorry they took so long! I am glad you like them.
Love and spring blossoms to you xx
Sounds yummy – so is there enough to share?
Michael
Plenty! I can’t guarantee how well it would travel though.